Benicia Schools to begin school year in all virtual learning mode

Superintendent Charles Young: Start of School Update 7-17-2020 Jul 17, 2020 | BUSD Latest News, BUSD nCoV Dear Benicia Community, On behalf of the Board Trustees and myself, we hope this communication finds you healthy and safe during this challenging and ever changing time in our society due to Covid-19.  The complexity and unpredictability of this … Continue reading Benicia Schools to begin school year in all virtual learning mode

Solano County schools ordered to stay closed this fall

Gov. Newsom orders California schools on watch list stay closed SFGate, by Amy Graff, July 17, 2020 California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a Friday press briefing that schools in counties on the  watch list for more than 14 days open with distance learning. Counties would need to meet strict criteria for schools to offer in-class instruction. … Continue reading Solano County schools ordered to stay closed this fall

Benicia Police Chief Erik Upson in conversation with local seniors group

“Culture Trumps Everything” says Benicia Police Chief Benicia Herald, by Lois Requist, July 17, 2020 Carquinez Village invited Benicia Police Chief Erik Upson to speak to the community via Zoom last Monday. I’m using today’s column to report on that meeting. Chief Upson began with a national perspective, saying that national standards for policing on … Continue reading Benicia Police Chief Erik Upson in conversation with local seniors group

UCSF scientists: coronavirus immunity only temporary?

With coronavirus antibodies fading fast, vaccine hopes fade, too San Francisco Chronicle, by Peter Fimrite, July 17, 2020 Disturbing new revelations that permanent immunity to the coronavirus may not be possible have jeopardized vaccine development and reinforced a decision by scientists at UCSF and affiliated laboratories to focus exclusively on treatments. Several recent studies conducted … Continue reading UCSF scientists: coronavirus immunity only temporary?